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BEING INTENDED TO 
BRING TO THE MINDS 
OF ITS GOOD PATRONS 
THE HUNDRED TH A N- 
NIVERSARY OF THE 
OLDEST RE TA IL JE W- 
ELRY HOUSE IN NEW 
YORK, TOGETHER 
WITH SOME FACTS AS 
TO ITS DIFFERENT 
DEPARTMENTS. 



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Copyright, 1910, by 

Black, Starr & Frost, Inc. 

Department of Stationery and Printing 



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Uo our tPatronj : 

Jhe appreciation 
of oup methods of business 
which has beeiv so generoujly 
bejioweci in the pajt, will be the 
incentive which will spur us 
to /till greater effort, that we 
maf merit that appreciation 
in the future. 

Very Jin cerelyC 

"Blacky ftarr & Jrq$t: 

JVewJ^rk, 

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565-567 Broadway 
From 1861 to 1876 



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of (his "Book, 



Through One Hundred Years . 


9 


The Jewelry of Time 


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Birth Stones 


24 


Wedding Anniversaries 


. 25 


Our Departments 


27 


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251 Fifth Avenue 
From 1876 to 1898 



*jKe Order of Arrangement 

of Illufirafions 

in this /Book, 

Black,jStarr & Frost's Building 

436-438 Fifth Avenue . Frontispiece 

565-567 Broadway ... 4 

251 Fifth Avenue ... 6 

The Jewelry of Time . . 17-23 

Pearls ..... 26 

Tea Set and Tray (Louis XVI) . 30 

Silver Vase . . . . 31 

Prize Cups .... 32 

After-Dinner Coffee and Tray(Colonial) 33 

Suit Case and Traveling Bag . 35 

Watches — Gold, and Enameled and 

Jeweled Cases . . . 38 



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^JKrougfl 100 year<s 



NE hundred years ago 
— in 181 — when our 
house was founded, 
James Madison was 
President of the United 
States ; the War of 1 8 1 2 
had not begun; the population of 
New York City was about 96,000 
— less than that of Albany or 
Hartford at the present day. Then 




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NINE 



THROUGH ONE HUNDRED YEARS 

the site of the Astor House (which 
was not built until twenty years 
later) was considered "up-town," 
being virtually in the suburbs of 
New York; and the retail shopping 
district was in what is now par- 
ticularly * ' down-town. ' ' 

The last hundred years have 
witnessed a wonderful growth of 
the city of New York, and the im- 
portance and size of the retail 
jewelry business have kept pace 
with it. The comparatively mod- 
est shop of our founder was suc- 
ceeded by a larger shop, that by a 



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TEN 



THROUGH ONE HUNDRED YEARS 

still larger, and our present 
establishment is a result of a 
continuous growth, so that today 
this company carries pearls alone 
to a greater value than the whole 
stock of the largest and most 
prominent jewelers of a hundred 
years ago. 

The business was established in 
the year 1810 at 166 Broadway by 
Erastus Barton, and the follow- 
ing chronology of the house is 
interesting : — 

Founded in 1810 by Erastus Barton. 
Succeeded by Fred'k Marquand. 



PAGE 
ELEVEN 



THROUGH ONE HUNDRED YEARS 

Then Marquand & Barton. 

Then Marquand & Brothers. 

Then Marquand & Co. 

1839, Ball, Tompkins & Black. 

1851, Ball, Black & Co. 

1874, Black, Starr & Frost. 

1908, Black, Starr & Frost, Incorpor- 
ated ; the incorporation being made 
desirable on account of the deaths of 
Robert C. Black and Aaron V. Frost. 

Within the past hundred years 
the house has occupied the follow- 
ing locations: — 

From 1810, the time of its founding, 
to 1833, 166 Broadway. 



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THROUGH ONE HUNDRED YEARS 

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From 1833 to 1848, 181 Broadway. 

From 1848 to 1861, 247 Broadway. 

From 1861 to 1876, 565 and 567 
Broadway. 

From 1876 to 1898, 251 Fifth Ave., 
cor. 28th St. 

Since 1898, the present location, 436 
and 438 Fifth Ave., cor. 39th St. 

From its founding — through one 
hundred years — it has been the 
aim of this house to furnish to its 
patrons the best obtainable in 
jewelry and silverware — that its 
goods and service should be unex- 
celled. 



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THROUGH ONE HUNDRED YEARS 

That this endeavor has been ap- 
preciated is evidenced by its excep- 
tional growth and the enviable 
position it holds with the purchas- 
ing public; and also by the fact 
that among its patrons are num- 
bered the grandchildren and great 
grandchildren of those who first 
bought from its founders a century 
ago. 



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N the following pages are a 
few illustrations of some 
famous and beautiful pieces 
of jewelry of different coun- 
tries and ancient times. 
While the originals of 
these pieces are not purchasable, and may 
be seen only in the great museums, they 
are, nevertheless, interesting on account 
of their real beauty and true worth. 

This suggests to us that in buying 
jewelry we should bear in mkid that the 
purchase of today may become the 
heirloom of the future. 



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pece of Lgyphan Jewelry 

945 -745 B.C. 



PIECE OF EGYPTIAN JEWELRY 

P^HE piece of Egyptian Jewelry 
-*■ illustrated is of the time of the 
22nd dynasty, which extended from 
about 945 to about 745 B. C. 
In the Louvre. 



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Portion or 

Greek Necklace 



about 400 B.C. 



PORTION OF GREEK 
NECKLACE 

GREEK necklace of gold. About 
400 B. C. 
In the Hermitage Museum. 



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"f^oman Bracelet - 
firs} Cenlury 



BRACELET FOUND IN POMPEII 

"DOMAN and of about the First 
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Prankish BroocK 
Sixrb: Century 



FRANKISH OR ANGLO-SAXON 
BROOCH 

F^HIS brooch is silver, gilt upon the 
-f- upper side, with a cloisonne inlay 
of garnets, and further ornamented 
with gold filigree. 

Of about the Sixth Century. 

In the Bavarian National Museum.. 




Celtic Brooch — 
Eleventh Cenlury 



"ARBUTUS BROOCH" 

CELTIC Brooch of about the Elev- 
enth Century. Among penannular 
brooches particularly, must be noted 
the " arbutus brooch." In this the 
two ends of the divided ring are formed 
into the semblance of an arbutus 
berry. The finest examples of this 
type are at Dublin in the Museum of 
the Royal Irish Academy. 




The Lyte Jewe 

vSevenleenlli 

Century 



THE LYTE JEWEL 

TrIE Lyte Jewel was given by 
- 1 - James I. to Thomas Lyte, of 

Lyte's Cary, Somerset, who died 1638. 

It is seen in his portrait, a copy of 

which is in the possession of Sir Henry 

Maxwell Lyte, K. C. B. 
In the British Museum. 



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PENDANT 

' I *HIS pendant, one of our own 
-*- productions, was selected from 
among a number of pieces on display 
in our salesroom. 



(Jjirifv q>j tones 



January 


Garnet 


February 


Amethyst 


March . 


Bloodstone 


April . 


Diamond 


May 


Emerald 


June . 


Agate 


July . 


Ruby 


August 


Sardonyx 


September 


Sapphire 


October 


. Opal 


November . 


Topaz 


December 


Turquoise 




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"edding <9inniVersaries 



First . 
Second 
Third 
Fourth 
Fifth 

Sixth 
Seventh 
Eighth 
Ninth 
Tenth 

Twelfth 
Fifteenth 
Twentieth 



Twenty-Fifth 
Thirtieth 



Thirty-Fifth 
Fortieth 



Fiftieth 

Seventy-Fifth 



Cotton 
. Paper 
Leather 
Books 
Wooden 

Garnet 

Woolen 
Bric-a-Brac 

Topaz 
Tin 

Silk and Fine Linen 

. Crystal 
China 
Silver 
Pearl 

Sapphire 

Ruby- 
Golden 
Diamond 



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PEARLS 




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PRECIOUS 
STONES 



UR assortment of 
diamonds and precious 
stones is always large 
and of great variety. We 
import direct, and our con- 
nections in the principal 
markets of the world give us exceptional 
opportunities for purchasing desirable stones. 

The pearl — whose natural beauty needs 
no hand x>i man to bring to perfection — has 
always been a favorite of our house and 
of its individual members, and it naturally 
follows that experts having especially fine 
specimens to offer, and buyers who are 



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THROUGH ONE HUNDRED YEARS 

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looking for choicest gems, alike, naturally 
seek us. 

Our collection of pearls, mounted and 
unmounted, forms a display of striking beauty, 
and should be examined by lovers of this 
most attractive gem. 

All mountings are manufactured in our 
own factory, by our own employees and 
under our own supervision. This enables us 
to produce mounted jewelry in particularly at- 
tractive settings and from exclusive designs. 

We give particular attention to mounting, 
in special designs, unset stones selected by the 
purchaser. 

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T _ W _ T _ v In this department will be found a 
large and carefully selected stock, 
comprising novelties of the moment as well 
as more conventional goods of pleasing pat- 
terns, and includes Brooches, Rings, Pins, 
Chains, Lockets, Buttons, Necklaces, Brace- 
lets, Hair Ornaments, Pendants and Earrings. 



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TWENTY-EIGHT 



THROUGH ONE HUNDRED YEARS 

The line is not only large, but STERLING 

chosen with discrimination as to „„,,„_,„._,,- 
, A . , , , . ,. SILVERWARE 

what is best and most desirable, and 

comprises articles both useful and decorative. 

Dinner Services, Tea Services, Dessert 
Services, and Flatware of every kind — Knives, 
Forks, Spoons, Ladles, and other articles for 
table use — occupy a prominent place in this 
department and are shown in all designs, 
from the most simple to the most ornate. 

In this department will be found Smokers' 
Sets, Inkstands, Tankards, Bowls, Loving 
Cups, Candlesticks, Fruit Dishes and Vases 
in great variety. 

A special feature of this department is the 
designing and making of articles suitable for 
prizes and trophies and also the production of 
original conceptions in silver as appropriate 
pieces for presentations. We are always 
pleased to confer with committees or individ- 
uals concerning such matters, and are pre- 
pared to furnish drawings and estimates. 



PAGE 
TWENTY-NINE 




TEA SET AND TRAY 
(Louis XVI.) 




SILVER VASE 




PRIZE CUPS 




AFTER-DINNER COFFEE AND TRAY 
(Colonial) 



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DESIGN AND 
INSIGNIA 



Our Designing Department is 
composed of experts who have de- 



voted years to this calling, and is 
employed not only in producing new and 
unique suggestions for our counters, but is at 
the service of patrons desiring special work. 

We furnish Pins, Badges, Charms, Medals 
and Buttons for use by members of all frater- 
nities and societies. 



STATIONERY 



This department is prepared to 
execute, in a superior and artistic 
manner, all orders for Printing, Embossing, 
Engraving, Etching, Diesinking, Seal Cutting 
and Stamping, as well as hand work in 
illuminating and painting. 

In the matter of social stationery, includ- 
ing Wedding Invitations, Announcements, and 
invitations to social functions, knowledge as 
to the latest mode and correct form of ex- 
pression is particularly essential. We are 
constantly in touch with the most recent and 



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SUIT CASE AND TRAVELING BAG 



THROUGH ONE HUNDRED YEARS 



approved usages, and are always pleased to 
give our customers the benefit of our knowl- 
edge and experience. 

In placing orders for Stationery, particu- 
larly engraved or embossed work, as much 
time as possible should be given in order that 
they may not be hurried. Ordinarily, a 
week's time is required on visiting cards, and 
from ten days to two weeks for engraving 
invitations. We are, however, prepared, in 
cases of emergency, to execute work with 
particular promptness, and are pleased to 
accommodate in every way possible. 

In the matter of Coats-of-Arms and Gene- 
alogies, correctness is necessary, and we are 
prepared to make careful research and ex- 
plorations as to these. 

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Everything that is newest and choicest 
in Leather Goods will be found in this 
department — Pocket Books, Purses, 
Writing Cases, Card Cases, Light-weight 
Traveling Bags and Suit Cases fitted in gold, 



LEATHER 
GOODS 



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THIRTY-SIX 



THROUGH ONE HUNDRED YEARS 

silver, ivory and turtle ebony, Satchels, Port- 
folios. Belts, and Desk Furnishings, besides 
many other articles. All these are furnished 
either in plain leathers or richly trimmed 
with silver or other metals. 

We are also prepared to apply orna- 
ments, initials or monograms from special 
designs. 



We appreciate the desire of purchas- _„ a _,„._,.„_ 

t r w nrii. a WATCHES 

ers for reliable Watches and we carry 

the most dependable of foreign and American 

movements, including Watches of our own 

manufacture. All these we have in a great 

variety of cases, among them jeweled cases, 

cases finished in enamel, and engraved cases. 

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Our stock is replete with Clocks nrK^ 
of all kinds — American and foreign, 
mantel clocks, hall clocks, clocks for every 
purpose, large and small, from those with 



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THIRTY-SEVEN 




WATCHES 
Gold, and Enameled and Jeweled Cases 



THROUGH ONE HUNDRED YEARS 

the most elaborate decorations to those quite 
simple in design. 



Our facilities for doing all kinds of • D1c , nATrjc , 
repair work which is in any way con- 
nected with our line of business are unex- 
celled. We make a specialty of repairing dia- 
mond and gem settings and jewelry, and also 
give careful attention to all articles calling 
for care and experience. 

All repairing is done in our own factory 
by men of skill and training. 



Our Mail Order Department is per- MAIL 
fectly organized and is a prominent ORDERS 
feature of our business. It is in charge 
of a Manager whose whole time is devoted to 
it, and we are able to fill all orders by mail 
with perfect satisfaction to our customers 
and ourselves. 



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THIRTY-NINE 



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~~~t^~ ~», We send goods on approval to any 
GOODS ON ,, . * TT .. */ c . . , J 

. address in the United btates, when 

APPROVAL , . , 

so desired. 

Customers are requested, when writing, 
to state as fully as possible their preferences 
if they have them, the kind of goods desired, 
and also the approximate amounts they desire 
to pay for them; and, if unknown to us, to 
kindly give bank or other references. 

Every care will be given to the matter of 
selection, and patrons can rely upon a satis- 
factory selection being made. 



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